amico
/ˈa.mi.ko/noun★Beginner
informal
Friend; a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and trust.
Il mio amico mi ha aiutato con il compito.
My friend helped me with the homework.
Gli amici sono importanti nella vita.
Friends are important in life.
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Can be used for both male and female friends, though 'amica' is the feminine form.
Collocations
amico di famigliafamily friendamico intimoclose friendamico per la pellebest friend
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
amico di pennaphrase
pen pal
amico di vecchia dataphrase
old friend
💡Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
'Amico' is masculine; use 'amica' for female friends.
⚡Gold Rule
Plural Form
The plural is 'amici' (masculine) or 'amiche' (feminine).
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'amicus,' meaning 'friend,' derived from 'amare' (to love).
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'amico' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, though 'amico' is more neutral. For very close friends, 'amico per la pelle' is often used.
Word Breakdown
amic-
friend
root-o
masculine singular ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese